Box of Moonlight
“Some people have a hard time unwinding.”
Al Fountain, a middle-aged electrical engineer, is on the verge of a mid-life crisis, when he decides to take his time coming home from a business trip, rents a car, and heads out looking for a lake he remembers from his childhood. But his wandering takes him into the life of Kid, a free-spirited young man who helps Al escape from the routine of everyday life and find freedom to enjoy himself.
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About Box of Moonlight
Box of Moonlight is a 1996 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Tom DiCillo. The cast is led by John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Box of Moonlight was produced by Lemon Sky Productions, Lakeshore Entertainment, and Largo Entertainment and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on August 29, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Writers
- Tom DiCillo
- Release date
- August 29, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Production
- Lemon Sky Productions, Lakeshore Entertainment, Largo Entertainment
Box of Moonlight cast & crew
Box of Moonlight was directed by Tom DiCillo and written by Tom DiCillo.
The cast features John Turturro as Al Fountain, Sam Rockwell as The Kid, Catherine Keener as Floatie Dupre, Dermot Mulroney as Wick, Lisa Blount as Purlene Dupre, and Annie Corley as Deb Fountain.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jim Farmer, cinematography is by Paul Ryan, and it was produced by Thomas A. Bliss and Michael Mendelsohn.
Is Box of Moonlight worth watching?
Box of Moonlight holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Box of Moonlight is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Box of Moonlight
John Turturro
Al Fountain
Sam Rockwell
The Kid
Catherine Keener
Floatie Dupre
Dermot Mulroney
Wick
Lisa Blount
Purlene Dupre
Annie Corley
Deb Fountain
Alexander Goodwin
Bobby Fountain
Mike Stanley
Doob
Rica Martens
Doris
Ray Aranha
Soapy
Robert Wightman
Dex
James Richardson
Taco
Box of Moonlight — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Box of Moonlight in United States?
Box of Moonlight is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Box of Moonlight in?
Box of Moonlight is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Box of Moonlight?
Box of Moonlight runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Box of Moonlight rated?
Box of Moonlight is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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